Keone Pearson has revealed when and where he’ll be coming back.
The 212 division is wide open. After Flex Lewis left the division behind, the Olympia championship has changed hand twice. Shaun Clarida has proven to be a very impressive champion, but Keone Pearson is hot on his heels. Pearson just announced when he’ll be making a return to the stage.
After acquitting himself well in the Classic Physique division, Keone Pearson made the decision to switch divisions in 2020. The time away from the stage meant hard training, an increase in calorie intake, and the results have translated into massive muscle.
Pearson would make his 212 debut at the 2020 Chicago Pro where he would dominate the competition. While he qualified for the Olympia, Pearson decided to sit out the 2020 show. That means he’d have to win another show to qualify for the 2021 Olympia.
Now we know when and where he’ll be making his return to the stage. Keone Pearson posted he was 17 weeks out from his next show, the Chicago Pro. He was able to win the show before and it appears that he’s confident he can do it again.
17 weeks out
Chicago Pro
My mental is clear & I’m physically ready to bring my 100%
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Keone Pearson appears to have all the tools necessary to put the 212 division on notice. He has the raw talent and clearly has the work ethic to make constant improvements to his physique. We’ll have to wait and see if all that hard work and talent will ultimately lead to not only a Chicago Pro victory, but challenging for the Olympia crown in 2021.
What do you think of Keone Pearson and his progress since moving to the 212 division?
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